The Sonny Terry Licks for Blues Harmonica book/CD pack pays homage to Terry and his renowned playing. "Sonny Terry has got to be explained to the people or his art will go over their head. By understanding Sonny Terry, you will learn how to enjoy and live in the real people's music that is on a train that's bound for glory." - Woody Guthrie, 1946. Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, this pack gives you some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for future research. The CD includes each lick played by the author Tom Ball.

This CD/Book shows authentic blues licks. Most of them are quite difficult (for me), but it's worth the work when you finally get it to sound right. The narrative/instruction is entertaining--more like your friend showing you than a formal class. At least one of the symbols, a full bend I think, is not explained in the book, so you just have to listen and do it. Overall a good value compared to the cost of lessons.